Dr. Lipscomb is a Certified Walkway Safety Specialist
H+A associate, Kristen Lipscomb, Ph.D., completed training to become a Certified Walkway Safety Specialist on May 6, 2020. Developed by The University of North Texas, Department of Engineering Technology, the program included training in:
- Identification, evaluation, remediation, and resolution for slip and fall hazards on walkways
- Application of the principles of walkway safety and slip prevention
- Risk assessment to develop comprehensive walkway safety management programs
- The use of tribometers (a device used to study friction/slip resistance between surfaces)
The program meets the qualification requirements of ASTM F2948-13 for walkway auditors, and the requirements of a “qualified person” by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Dr. Lipscomb also holds a Certificate of Training by Walkway Management Group as a BOT-3000E Operator.
Hayes + Associates owns and can provide trained operators of the BOT-3000 E tribometer. The BOT-3000E is capable of determining the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction and is the only tribometer to meet testing protocol of the ANSI A326.3 standard test for hard surfaces and flooring materials. Contact us if you would like to verify that your floor meets this international safety standard, or if you are involved in litigation related to a fall on a commercial floor.
Hayes+Associates, Inc. (https://www.hayesassoc.com) is an expert witness and consulting firm based in Corvallis, OR. The company brings more than 75 years of collective experience in academic research, university teaching and forensic testimony to practice areas that include vehicle collisions, premises safety, slips and falls, products liability, worker safety, sports and recreation, patent litigation and criminal matters.